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How far is Murray Island from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Murray Island (Murray Island Airport) is 1368 miles / 2202 kilometers / 1189 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Murray Island (MYI) is 1722 miles / 2772 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 30 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Murray Island Airport

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1368
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1189
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Murray Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lightning Ridge to Murray Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1368.017 miles
  • 2201.610 kilometers
  • 1188.774 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1373.748 miles
  • 2210.834 kilometers
  • 1193.755 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Lightning Ridge to Murray Island?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Murray Island Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Murray Island Airport (MYI)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Murray Island generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lightning Ridge to Murray Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Murray Island Airport (MYI).

Airport information

Origin Lightning Ridge Airport
City: Lightning Ridge
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LHG
ICAO Code: YLRD
Coordinates: 29°27′24″S, 147°59′2″E
Destination Murray Island Airport
City: Murray Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MYI
ICAO Code: YMUI
Coordinates: 9°55′0″S, 144°3′17″E